Fibre Optic Cable (Class 5.3.3.1) l POF fibres for heavy duty applications and interference-free transmission l PUR outer jacket l Oil resistant and coolant-resistant
chainflex® CFLK
Example imageFor detailed overview please see design table
inlaid synthetic yarn and aramid yarn4. Element jacket: Pressure extruded TPE mixture5. Fibre: Polymer optical fibre (POF)
Cable structureFibre 980/1000 µm fibre with PE isolation.
Core structure POF fibre with stranded high-tensile plastic reinforcement.
Core identification u Product range table
Outer jacket Low-adhesion, halogen-free PUR mixture, adapted to suit the requirements in e-chains® (following DIN EN 50363-10-2).Colour: Red lilac (similar to RAL 4001)Printing: black
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* Length printing: Not calibrated. Only intended as an orientation aid.j / k Cable identification according to Part No. (see technical table).Example: ... chainflex CFLK.L1.01 1x980/1000 ...
Fibre Optic Cable (Class 5.3.3.1) l POF fibres for heavy duty applications and interference-free transmission l PUR outer jacket l Oil resistant and coolant-resistant
chainflex® CFLK
These values are based on specific applications or tests. They do not represent the limit of what is technically feasible.
Dynamic informationBend radius e-chain® linear min. 12.5 x d
flexible min. 10 x dfixed min. 7 x d
Temperature e-chain® linear -20 °C up to +60 °Cflexible -40 °C up to +60 °C (following DIN EN 60811-504)fixed -50 °C up to +60 °C (following DIN EN 50305)
v max. unsupported 10 m/sgliding 5 m/s
a max. 20 m/s²
Travel distance Unsupported travels and up to 20 m for gliding applications, Class 3
Guaranteed service life according to guarantee conditions 5 million 7.5 million 10 million
Temperature,from/to [°C]
R min. [factor x d] R min. [factor x d] R min. [factor x d]
-20/-10 15 16 17
-10/+50 12.5 13.5 14.5
+50/+60 15 16 17
Minimum guaranteed service life of the cable under the specified conditions.The installation of the cable is recommended within the middle temperature range.
Fibre Optic Cable (Class 5.3.3.1) l POF fibres for heavy duty applications and interference-free transmission l PUR outer jacket l Oil resistant and coolant-resistant
chainflex® CFLK
Properties and approvalsUV resistance Medium
Oil resistance Oil-resistant (following DIN EN 50363-10-2), Class 3
Silicone-free Free from silicone which can affect paint adhesion (following PV 3.10.7 – status 1992)
Halogen-free Following DIN EN 60754
Lead-free Following 2011/65/EC (RoHS-II)
CE Following 2014/35/EU
Typical lab test setup for this cable seriesTest bend radius R approx. 75 mm
Test travel S approx. 1 - 15 m
Test duration minimum 2 - 4 million double strokes
Test speed approx. 0.5 - 2 m / s
Test acceleration approx. 0.5 - 1.5 m / s²
Typical application areas ● For heavy duty applications, Class 5 ● Unsupported travel distances and up to 20 m for gliding applications, Class 3 ● Almost unlimited resistance to oil, Class 3 ● No torsion, Class 1 ● Highest EMC safety ● Preferably indoor applications ● Wood/stone processing, Packaging industry, supply systems, Handling, adjusting equipment
Fibre Optic Cable (Class 5.3.3.1) l POF fibres for heavy duty applications and interference-free transmission l PUR outer jacket l Oil resistant and coolant-resistant
chainflex® CFLK
Part No. Number of fibres/Fibre diameter/Conductor nominal cross section
Outer diameter (d) max. Weight
[mm] [kg/km]
POF (Kunststofflichtwellenleiter)
CFLK.L1.01 1x980/1000 6.0 27
CFLK.L1.02 2x980/1000 7.0 31
Note: The given outer diameters are maximum values and may tend toward lower tolerance limits.
Technical tables:Mechanical information
Fibre diameter Wave length Bandwidth [MHz x km] Attenuation [dB/km]
[µm] [nm] [MHz x km] [dB/km]
980/1000 650 2 200
Optical features
Design tableFibre diameter: 980/1000Part No.(No. of cores)
